What we are looking for
Senior HR Management experience in a humanitarian/recovery context with a strong technical background in human resources.
Strong people and change management and well experienced in stakeholder management with as extensive experience developing and implementing policies and procedures.
Wide knowledge of NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector with good knowledge of the Libya context.
Experience with leadership development – capacity building of staff to take on senior leadership positions.
Fluency in English, both written and verbal; Fluency in Arabic is an advantage
Please note for this role, applicants must be internal and legally eligible to work in Libya or Tunisia. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
What you will do
This role will oversee, manage, develop, and strengthen both HR and Administration functions in order to provide efficient and qualitative support to the NRC Country Programme in Libya. The position holder will focus on effective Recruitment, Staff Development, Work force planning, supporting the nationalization process, Learning and Development, HR Compliance and serve as an advisory on HR technical matters to the Country Management Team.
In this position you will:
- Contribute to Country’s strategy and action plan development and implementation, by providing inputs and initiatives and following up on completion and roll out.
- Drive implementation of global HR standards and initiatives at the Libya Country Office.
- Implement NRC’s HR and Administration systems and procedures and ensure that country setup adhere to employment standards, HR policy, and other NRC HR and Administration policies while ensuring compliance with the local labor law and other relevant laws within Libya and Tunisia.
- Determine workforce needs, identify human resource and competency gaps and work jointly with managers to timely review the overall workforce plan.
- Responsible for the development of a national staff learning and development strategy. Provide policy and follow up on staff development, e.g. facilitate capacity building, career advancement and training for national staff and ensure training, support, control, and development of HR and Administration teams.
- Management of the HR and Administration team.
- Prepare regular reports and analysis to senior management on HR issues and trends, support the Country Management Group by providing advice and counselling on key HR related matters.
- Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards and principles within NRC and amongst beneficiaries served by NRC.
- Actively coordinate on and advocate for NRC’s duty of care standards to NRC staff.
Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.
What you will bring
- Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior HR Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context with a strong technical background in human resources.
- Experience working with conflict and displacement affected communities, in complex and volatile contexts.
- Wide knowledge of NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector, with good knowledge of the Libya context.
- Strong people management and well experienced in stakeholder management.
- Change management experience coupled with extensive experience in the implementation of policies and procedures.
- Experience with leadership development – capacity building of staff to take on senior leadership positions.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and good at managing competing deadlines and work pressures.
- Analytical, innovative and adaptable to changing context and priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal; Fluency in Arabic is an advantage.
What we offer:
- Duty station: Tripoli Libya or Tunis in Tunisia.
- Contract: 12 months (with possibility of extension based on funding and performance)
- Travel: 40%.
- Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC’s national salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.
- NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
- We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
Important information about the application process
- Please note for this role, applicants must be internal and legally eligible to work in Libya or Tunisia. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
- To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
- When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your national identification card. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
- Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
- We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
- If you have any questions about this role, please email mero.recruitment@nrc.nowith the job title as the subject line.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
NRC currently has over 3,000 staff across the Middle East dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya and Palestine. Its humanitarian interventions are based upon its programming expertise in the Core Competencies of Shelter, Education, WASH, Livelihoods and Food Security, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) to vulnerable displaced people that were forced to flee.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
- do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
- join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
- be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.
More Information
- Job City Tripoli in Libya or Tunis in Tunisia
